Program-Level Assessment: Aligning Curriculum for Continuous Improvement

Tuesday, August 4, 2026
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET
.1 ASHA CEUs

Graduate programs are expected to demonstrate alignment among program goals, student learning outcomes, curriculum, and institutional priorities as part of ongoing assessment and accreditation processes. This interactive webinar positions program-level assessment as a structured opportunity for regular reflection on curriculum, student learning, and program functioning. Participants will explore practical approaches for clarifying program mission, goals, and student learning outcomes, and will learn how to map these elements to curricular and institutional expectations to identify gaps, redundancies, and opportunities for improvement. Through guided reflection and applied planning activities, attendees will evaluate current practices and identify next steps tailored to their program context. Emphasis is placed on sustainable, program-centered approaches that support meaningful review, informed decision-making, and ongoing improvement.

Learning Objectives

- Describe the key components of program-level assessment, including program goals, student learning outcomes, and curricular alignment.

- Apply curricular mapping techniques to identify gaps, redundancies, and areas for improvement within academic programs.

- Develop actionable next steps for implementing sustainable, program-centered assessment practices that support continuous improvement.

Time Ordered Agenda
2:00 - 2:05 PM ET Welcome, objectives, and framing assessment as scheduled reflection
2:05 - 2:15 PM ET Program-level assessment and its role in supporting student learning
2:15 - 2:28 PM ET Aligning program goals, student learning outcomes, and curriculum
2:28 - 2:43 PM ET Using curricular mapping to inform program review and decision-making
2:43 - 2:55 PM ET Practical strategies for organizing and sustaining assessment processes
2:55 – 3:00 PM ET Key takeaways, resources, and final questions

For questions about this webinar, please contact us at admin@capcsd.org. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation e-mail with a link to log in.

If you can't attend the live webinar, register now to receive a recording to view at your convenience. Please note that only registrants who attend the live webinar are eligible for ASHA CEUs.

This course is designed with a participation requirement that ensures meaningful engagement and learning. Participants must be present for the entire 60-minute webinar to receive the assessment. The assessment is a key component in obtaining both their certificate of completion and ASHA CEUs. In addition to standard assessments of the speaker's effectiveness and the overall content quality, participants are challenged to demonstrate practical application of the knowledge gained. The required question prompts participants to articulate and list two specific action items they plan to implement. This promotes critical thinking about how to apply new information in their professional practice with a forward-thinking response.